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The Last Five Years

2014·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Profoundly sad and romantic

  • Melancholy9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing9
  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9

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About

There are two sides to every love story.

In New York, a struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage from two perspectives.
MusicalFailed MarriageDual PerspectivesEmotionalNew York CityBittersweetIndie FilmContemporaryLove and Loss

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Last Five Years legally?

The Last Five Years is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Last Five Years worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Five Years rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Last Five Years?

1 h 34 min

The Last Five Years runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Last Five Years?

Critics60
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Last Five Years much the same way.

Was The Last Five Years a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$292,092

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $292,092 worldwide, 8% of its budget.

What language is The Last Five Years in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Five Years?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Five Years in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Last Five Years use?

Adaptation ExpansionAuto EroticaBowdlerizeThe CameoCompliment BackfireCreator CameoGaslightingHeroic BSoDMood LightingThe OnerSetting UpdateRemake Cameoand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Last Five Years, including Adaptation Expansion, Auto Erotica, Bowdlerize.